Lead Financial Analyst

Company: Assurant
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Financial Analyst!
Overview of Position
The Lead Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing the Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan Plan/Re-forecast cycle, Outlook and Quarter Close variance analysis. This role will support the Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan regional team, US based International Finance team and US based Lifestyle FP&A function.
What will be my responsibilities for this position?

• Co-ordinate and analyze the Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan Plan/FC cycle.
• Ensure client and expense forecasts are robust and variances understood.
• Review LOB and FTE for Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan.
• Business Partner with in-country FP&A teams.
• Produce value adding in-depth analysis for Lifestyle FP&A stakeholders and CFO's.
• Gather insight by liaising with US based leaders including Actuary, IT and Corporate functions.
• Assist with the quarter close Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan storyline including Revenue/Pretax/EBITDA variance analysis for YoY, QoQ, YTD and vs Plan analysis.
• Identify and develop KPI's and variance drivers for Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan regions including subscriber counts.
• Understand the key R&O's and emerging business issues in Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan.
• Support ad hoc requests for Earnings Call.
• Maintain the approved Global Roles Persons list and work with inter-company billing team.
• Assist with TWG integration activities related to Europe, APAC x Japan and Japan.
  What are the requirements needed for this position?
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in financial analytics and forecasting.
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and projections using an advanced level of Excel.
  • Thorough understanding of business issues and concepts related to insurance or financial services industry.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal teams.
  • A team player that can work in a complex and fast-paced environment.
    What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
    • Proficient in understanding foreign exchange changes and impact on the financial statement lines.
    • Insurance experience.
    • Experience identifying, evaluating, and resolving financial, accounting and data quality discrepancies.
    • Ability to utilize dynamic spreadsheet / database design in providing comprehensive decision support to executive management.
      What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?
      • General Office Demands

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